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Who sang The Pleasure Principle?

Janet Jackson released the song The Pleasure Principle. Date of release: 1987.

Release date: 1987

Duration: 04:58

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🎶 The Pleasure Principle song analysis

The protagonist tries to explain to her partner that material possessions and going out on the town do not bring lasting happiness. She wants her partner to understand that pleasure is fleeting and that she must move on. She finally decides to leave and expresses that she has a lot to do before she is done.

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Janet Jackson - Short Biography

Janet Damita Jo Jackson, born in 1966, is an American artist who has made her mark on the music industry with her innovative, socially conscious and sexually provocative songs. Through her talent as a singer, songwriter, actress and dancer, she has successfully broken down racial and gender barriers in the music world. Janet's performances, with her remarkable choreography, have also contributed to MTV's popularity. She is a role model for young people because of her insightful lyrics, which address social issues and personal experiences.

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The song "The Pleasure Principle" was recorded by American singer Janet Jackson for her third studio album, Control (1986). It was released as the sixth single from Control on May 12, 1987 by A&M Records. It was written and produced by Monte Moir, with co-production by Jackson and Steve Wiese. The song is an R&B track built around a dance beat and is about taking control of a personal relationship by refusing to settle for loveless materialism. The cover photography for the single was taken by David LaChapelle. The song was included on two of Jackson's biggest albums, Design of a Decade: 1986-1996 (1995) and Number Ones (2009).

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